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Senate Commerce Committee Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill

Bill Does Not Privatize ATC, Has Provisions Beneficial To General Aviation

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday approved a bill providing long-term funding for the FAA.

FAA SAIB Focuses On Continental Engines Sealants

Multiple Engine Failures Related To Improper And Unauthorized Uses

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin prompted by multiple reports of engine failure related to the improper and unauthorized use of certain sealants during engine case half assembly and/or cylinder installation.

Lockheed CEO Says Sikorsky Was A Good Acquisition

Remarks Come As Sales Slump In Oil And Gas Sector

There is no buyer's remorse on the part of Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson when it comes to the company's acquisition of Sikorsky last year.

Piper Names Legacy Flight Training As Exclusive M600 Training Provider

Company Says Aircraft 'Warrants Its Own Standard Of Training'

Piper Aircraft has chosen Legacy Flight Training as the official training provider for the M600 aircraft.

NTSB Issues Probable Cause Report In Fall From Helicopter

Rescue Specialist Fatally Injured In The Accident

The NTSB has issued a probable cause report from an accident in which a rescuer fell about 100 feet while hoisting a patient onto a medical helicopter in April of last year.

Canadian TSB Releases Report From November 2014 Accident Near Whitney, Ontario

Faulty Navigation Equipment And Limited Visual Reference Led To Fatal Cessna 150 Accident

In its investigation report (A14O0217), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined that a faulty navigation receiver and difficulty holding aircraft heading while flying in conditions of limited visual reference, led the pilot of an aircraft to become lost, and eventually collide with terrain near Whitney, Ontario. Both occupants were fatally injured.

Atec Aircraft Relies On Integra Glass

Norwegian Manufacturer Offers Glass Panels In Sport Airplanes

Norwegian aircraft manufacturer Atec Aircraft will be offering glass panels made by TL Elektronic as standard equipment in their Omsider amphibian airplanes.

Boeing, Nok Air Celebrate 737 Delivery

Flight Training Program Underway

Boeing recently delivered Nok Air's 21st Next-Generation 737-800 during a ceremony at the Seattle Delivery Center. The celebration marked the third direct-purchased 737-800 to be delivered to Nok Air.

MD 902 Explorer Flies With Universal Avionics Insight Fight Deck

Company Says Successful First Flight Test Marks A Significant Step In Its Twin-Engine Modernization And Upgrade Program

– MD Helicopters has successfully conducted the first flight of the Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck in the MD 902 Explorer. First Flight efforts were conducted by MDHI’s engineering and development teams in multiple phases at MD Helicopters’ Mesa, AZ headquarters. Also on-site were the teams from Tucson, Arizona-based Universal Avionics and Fort Worth, Texas-based Howell Instruments.

NASAO Announces 2016 Aviation Art Contest National Winners

Category This Year Was 'Air Sports In Harmony With Nature'

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has revealed the U.S. winners of the 2016 International Aviation Art Contest. The winning artwork, with this year's theme of "Air Sports in Harmony with Nature", will be forwarded to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) in Lausanne, Switzerland to be included in the international judging this coming April.

Pilot, Camera Operator Fatally Injured In 'Amazing Race' Accident

Accident Occurred In Australia During 'Amazing Race Vietnam' Filming

The pilot of what appears to be a two-place weight-shift trike and a cameraman passenger have been fatally injured during the filming of "Amazing Race Vietnam" in Victoria, Australia Sunday.

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Airborne 03.17.16: Columbine II Update, Secondary Cockpit Barriers, 787-10

Also: Laguna Beach v FAA, CAF, California Pacific Airlines, Egyptian Airport, Aviation Acquisitions, F-35 Funding, BASE Jump

The first airplane to be designated, Air Force One, is nearly ready to fly again. The Lockheed Constellation named, Columbine-two, is in the final stages of restoration. When completed, the restoration will not only make it airworthy, it will restore the aircraft to full FAA certification status. The team working to restore the Columbine-two is nearly ready to ferry the plane to Bridgewater, Virginia where the restoration will be completed. But the team also says t

Aero-TV: The Sinus Flex - Wing Tip Conversion Demonstration

From LSA to Motorglider In Just Minutes...

In this short video Rand Volmer, the Pipistrel Dealer for the Southern and Eastern U.S. has something to show us that you have probably never seen before. The Pipistrel Sinus Flex is a distinctive airplane that it can be flown as a motorglider in the long wing version or as a light sport aircraft in the short wing version. The unique part of this equation is that the two versions are in a single airplane.

House GOP Budget Includes Placeholder For ATC Privatization

Budget Committee Introduced Bill Tuesday

The budget introduced by the Republican majority in the House Budget Committee contains a placeholder for ATC privatization.

ICAO Honors Adventurous Young Female Pilot

Plans Ambitious Round-The-World Solo Flight To Promote Girls' Access To STEM

To help commemorate International Women’s Day 2016, and in support of its Next Generation Aviation Professionals programme, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sponsored a flight to Montreal this past Sunday by Captain Shaesta Waiz, a 28 year-old pilot from Afghanistan who the UN agency is supporting on her courageous ‘Dreams Soar’ 2016 round-the-world flight.

International Women In Aviation Conference Opens Doors, Provides Opportunities

Organizers Say Event Accomplished Goals To Connect. Engage. Inspire

The 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference accomplished its goal to Connect. Engage. Inspire. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, March 10-12, 2016.

Red Tail Squadron Delivers Classroom Materials For Black History Month

Inspirational Materials to Teach Students About the Tuskegee Airmen Delivered To 178 Classrooms

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is proud to announce that because of the generous support of their donors they were able to provide 178 of their RISE ABOVE Resource Kits to schools in honor of Black History Month. Schools in 39 states received the kits that are specially designed for teachers and youth leaders.

AeroSports Update: RANS S-20LS Receives FAA Approval

The Rans S-20 Raven Light Sport Aircraft Has Now Been Approved As A Factory-Built S-LSA

We at ANN first had a good look at the rans S-20 Raven in 2014 while at the light sport Expo in Sebring, FL. It struck us right away as being a great-looking airplane, with lots of good features, and with good flying characteristics. At that time, it was being offered in a kit-built format with S-LSA certification to come in the future. The future is now here.

Yuneec Announces Typhoon H Pricing And Availability

Company Says The UAV Offers Professional Capabilities At An 'Unprecedented' Price

Yuneec has announced that its Typhoon H is available for pre-order at consumer electronics retailers, popular online stores and specialized outlets worldwide. First customer deliveries will begin in two weeks.

Avidyne Announces Wireless Connectivity With ForeFlight

ForeFlight iPad App Now Able To Interface Wirelessly With Avidyne IFD540 & IFD440

Avidyne Corporation and ForeFlight have announced that the Avidyne IFD540/IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems can now interface to ForeFlight via wireless connectivity.

Airborne 03.16.16: NASA's Kelly Retires, Fighter Pilot Shortage?, Germanwings

Also: EasyJet, Tecnam Juggernaut, A380neo, Flightstar STC, Meridian Jet Ctr, AAIB, ULA And XCOR Award

NASA astronaut, and one-year crew member Scott Kelly, will retire from the agency, effective April 1. Kelly joined the astronaut corps in 1996 and, with 520 days in space accumulated over four missions, he currently holds the American record for most time spent in space. After retiring, Kelly will continue to participate in the ongoing research related to his one-year mission. He will provide periodic medical samples and support other testing in much the same way that his twin brother, f

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Bill Does Not Privatize ATC, Has Provisions Beneficial To General Aviation

Multiple Engine Failures Related To Improper And Unauthorized Uses

Remarks Come As Sales Slump In Oil And Gas Sector

Company Says Aircraft 'Warrants Its Own Standard Of Training'

Rescue Specialist Fatally Injured In The Accident

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Faulty Navigation Equipment And Limited Visual Reference Led To Fatal Cessna 150 Accident

Norwegian Manufacturer Offers Glass Panels In Sport Airplanes

Flight Training Program Underway

Company Says Successful First Flight Test Marks A Significant Step In Its Twin-Engine Modernization And Upgrade Program

Category This Year Was 'Air Sports In Harmony With Nature'

Accident Occurred In Australia During 'Amazing Race Vietnam' Filming

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Also: Laguna Beach v FAA, CAF, California Pacific Airlines, Egyptian Airport, Aviation Acquisitions, F-35 Funding, BASE Jump

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Budget Committee Introduced Bill Tuesday

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Plans Ambitious Round-The-World Solo Flight To Promote Girls' Access To STEM

Organizers Say Event Accomplished Goals To Connect. Engage. Inspire

Inspirational Materials to Teach Students About the Tuskegee Airmen Delivered To 178 Classrooms

The Rans S-20 Raven Light Sport Aircraft Has Now Been Approved As A Factory-Built S-LSA

Company Says The UAV Offers Professional Capabilities At An 'Unprecedented' Price

ForeFlight iPad App Now Able To Interface Wirelessly With Avidyne IFD540 & IFD440

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Also: EasyJet, Tecnam Juggernaut, A380neo, Flightstar STC, Meridian Jet Ctr, AAIB, ULA And XCOR Award

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